Deadliest Catch honors Keith Colburn's nephew Gregory
Discovery's Deadliest Catch dedicated its July 17 episode to Gregory Colburn, the nephew of Capt. Keith Colburn, after his death at 32. A former Wizard crewman from 2018 to 2022, he was remembered with an on-air tribute and video montage at the episode's end.
Key Takeaways
- The July 17 Deadliest Catch episode was dedicated to Gregory Colburn, who died May 19, 2026, at age 32.
- Gregory worked on the Wizard, captained by uncle Keith Colburn, from 2018 to 2022.
- Discovery aired a tribute card and video montage honoring his years aboard the vessel.
- He is survived by fiancée Caitlin Nenadal, daughter Scarlette, and parents Monte and Catherine Colburn.
- No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Who was Gregory Colburn on Deadliest Catch?
Gregory Colburn grew up in Kings Beach, California, and worked in restaurants around North Lake Tahoe before finding his calling fishing crab on the Bering Sea in Alaska. He served as a crewman on the Wizard from 2018 to 2022. The boat is owned and operated by his uncle, Capt. Keith Colburn, who has appeared on Deadliest Catch since season 3 in 2007.
According to details in his obituary, as reported by People via AOL, Gregory was proud of his time at sea and of appearing on the Discovery Channel series. Between fishing seasons, he lived in Chico, California, where he met his fiancée, Caitlin Nenadal, and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
How did Deadliest Catch honor Keith Colburn's nephew?
At the end of the Friday, July 17 episode, Discovery aired a dedication reading, "This episode is dedicated to Monte's son Gregory Colburn, Wizard crewman 2018–2022." The message ran alongside a video montage of Gregory throughout his years on the vessel.
For viewers tracking Streaming & TV Alerts, the tribute offered a quiet, on-camera farewell to a familiar Wizard crew member and a nephew of one of the show's longest-running captains.
What do we know about Gregory Colburn's death?
Gregory died on May 19, 2026. He was 32. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. His obituary described a heart of gold, loyalty to family and friends, and said he lived for Caitlin, to whom he was engaged.
He is survived by fiancée Caitlin Nenadal; daughter Scarlette; parents Catherine and Monte Colburn; grandfather Martin Urjevich; five siblings; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Deadliest Catch airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery Channel.